Talk:Anti-satellite weapon
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[edit] Questions
What about the KE-ASAT program that the US is (was?) working on in the 1990s? —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 67.70.131.28 (talk • contribs) December 6, 2004.
- The F-15 portrayed in the photograph is from Edwards but is that where the lauch was from that shot down the satellite? —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 131.55.121.8 (talk • contribs) December 7, 2005.
[edit] Hazards
I suppose it would be off-topic to discuss the hazards of anti-satellite weapons such as the EMP shockwave amplified by the atmosphere (in greater detail) when using nuclear weapons in near-Earth space, or the plume of debris left by exploding missile shells and their targets left in orbit. I'd like to hear other peoples' view, though, because it's a bit of a reach. Oceanhahn 10:53, 16 March 2006 (UTC)
- There is some discussion at High altitude nuclear explosion about using nuclear weapons in space. In all, it's not especially dangerous to those of us on the ground. I suppose the altitude of the satellite in question is important, but really, the radiation, and certainly not any of the other blast effects, aren't going to reach us. Satellite chunks falling from the sky are problematic, but most satellites are less than a ton or two and wouldn't provide much of a problem. They'd break up into much smaller pieces on reentry, and are of course only 30% likely to hit land. Debris in orbit is much more of a problem, of course, but near earth orbit is chock full of debris anyways. One satellite isn't going to pose a great threat to anyone. If there were a sustained campaign against satellites, there would be far greater havoc on the ground than in orbit. Remember also that the debris itself is subject to reentry. ... aa:talk 19:48, 10 June 2006 (UTC)
[edit] Russian equivalent
There was also a Russian equivalent of ASAT being developed in late 80s till mid 90s, this was using a mofified MiG-31 (MiG-31D to be exact) with a Vympel developed missile - I have the designation somewhere but would have to find it. The project was initially abandoned in early 90s but resurrected around 2000 with commercial satellite launches in mind this time. Note that the system was intended to be used against LEO satellites as the missile mass was significantly below US ASAT. The program has apparently now been restarted post treaty demise. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 84.112.30.77 (talk • contribs) May 11, 2006.
- I wasn't aware there was an ASAT treaty in the '90s. --Dual Freq 22:09, 11 May 2006 (UTC)
- The phrse "kamazazee satellite" should be removed. It isn't official and leads to a page about Japanese suicide bombers in WWII.—The preceding unsigned comment was added by DonPMitchell (talk • contribs) June 6, 2006.
- Air Force 2025, Russian space web and International Network of Engineers and Scientists Against Proliferation use similar terminology, sounds official when they use it. --Dual Freq 23:13, 6 June 2006 (UTC)
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- I'm inclined to agree with the use of the term 'kamikaze'; though however slang it may be, it describes a tactic employed -- the intentional suicide of the attacker in order to damage a target -- in a brief, concise manner. Being official or not never had anything to do with it. --Oceanhahn 06:26, 7 June 2006 (UTC)
[edit] References
This page could probably use some references if someone has the time/inclination.--Will.i.am 20:14, 14 October 2006 (UTC)
[edit] Starfire Optical Range
Shouldn't this article mention Starfire Optical Range's research? 89.180.130.194 20:14, 9 December 2006 (UTC)
